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Crypto Catastrophe: How Scammers Used ‘OpenAI’ to Dupe Bangladeshi Workers
A Bangladeshi worker thought they’d hit the jackpot with an OpenAI job, only to find themselves caught in a crypto job scam instead. The alleged scam used OpenAI’s name to lure victims into investing money, only for it to disappear overnight. Remember, even the smartest AI can’t help if you fall for a crypto job scam!
Hot Take:
In a plot twist worthy of a Netflix thriller, the only thing more elusive than the perfect job is a scammer’s promise. Turns out, investing in crypto with “OpenAi-etc” was like buying a timeshare on the moon—sounds impressive, but you’re not getting any returns!
Key Points:
- Over 6,000 Bangladeshi workers were potentially scammed by a fake OpenAI job offer.
- The scam involved investing in cryptocurrency, promising daily profits.
- Workers were encouraged to recruit more people and make larger investments.
- All money and communications vanished unexpectedly on August 29, 2024.
- The FTC has received multiple complaints but investigations remain nonpublic.
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